Episodes
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Hot flashes? Unreliable bladders? Neck wrinkles? Nothing is off-limits as authors Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle tackle their most daunting topic yet: getting old when you're a woman.
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Join authors Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle as they discuss the thrills of victory and agonies of defeat that made up the 2022 Winter Olympics!
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Join Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle as we discuss the highs and lows of music, books, films and television in 2021.
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Looking at the last years of the Roman Empire, it's impossible to miss certain similarities to our own culture. Could some of those likenesses point to worrisome circumstances for us?
Join authors Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle as we discuss the state of literature, art, music, cinema, and theatre--and decide for yourself. Should we be worried?
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Join authors Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle as they chat about careers--those they've given their fictional characters and those they've considered themselves.
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I'm so busy. I'm juggling too much. I don't have enough time to get everything done in my day. Can you relate to any of these statements? Join authors Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle as they chat about feeling stressed and having too much to do . . . including methods for coping and ways to avoid being overwhelmed.
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Join authors Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle as they discuss current films, the upcoming Academy Awards, and artists' take on viewing the pandemic.
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Join authors Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle as they chat with life coach Mel Jolly about how you can create the best life possible for Future You!
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It's February, the month of romance. Join Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle as they discuss why the world loves a love story--and the secret joys of author research
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An Open Dialogue, the podcast featuring best-selling authors Violet Howe and Tawdra Kandle, now offers a video component! Join us as venture into a more visual format . . . and prepare to laugh along with us.
A note to our long-time listeners: we will continue to share the audio portion of our conversations, too--so you can continue to listen on your favorite podcast venues!
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Halloween may be pared down in 2020, but that doesn't stop us from discussing the things we find scary. To be honest, this episode was more funny than spooky since we couldn't stop making ourselves laugh, but we did manage to get through some of the most popular scary standards in film and pages. We delved into what makes one person scared and another person not, and we took a closer look at how environment and upbringing can shape what scares you.
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After years of anticipation, Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun has finally been released, and Twilight fans everywhere are weighing in on the novel that gives them Twilight from Edward's point of view. In this week's episodes, Tawdra and Violet discuss their own introduction into the Twilight Universe and their thoughts on Midnight Sun: Edward's angst, the insight into the Cullens (and everyone else) through Edward's mind-reading, and the draw of this series and its impact on the publishing industry.
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The sound of crashing waves, the warmth of the sand, the salt in the air--what is it about a trip to the beach that helps us reset, recharge, and relax? Join Tawdra and Violet as they discuss their fondest beach memories, the qualities that make the best beaches for them, the title of most beautiful beach, and the yummiest must-have snacks for a beach day.
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When life seems filled with anxiety, fear, and ominous headlines, sometimes we need to take a humorous and light-hearted view of an otherwise dire situation. In this episode, we discuss what we've learned during this global pandemic, what we've missed, and what we wished we knew when it started.
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As a career success coach, the host of Quitcast for Writers on YouTube, and author of Dear Writer, You Need to Quit, Becca Syme is an authority on quitting for all the right reasons. This week, we discuss her path to coaching creatives and her best advice for how to find success in the new year by quitting what’s not working for you.
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In this week's podcast, authors Tawdra Kandle and Violet Howe discuss the non-fiction books that have had the biggest impact on their lives and discuss their favorite biographies, self-improvement, and career advice books.
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Romance author MK Meredith has written the book she wish she'd had when she first received her breast cancer diagnosis. Not Your Usual Boob: The Good, The Bad, &
The Wonky of Breast Cancer is a guide for what to expect as you or a loved one navigates the breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey. But it's much more than that. While chocked full of valuable information, this is not a clinical, non-emotional approach. Instead, it's like having a girlfriend talk through the experience with you--sometimes painful, sometimes humorous, sometimes TMI--but always with the best intention of helping to support you, empower you, and walk with you.
In this week's podcast, we discuss MK's medical history, the journey in publishing this book (and getting it advertised) and her best advice for women in advocating for their own health. -
Romance author MK Meredith has written the book she wish she'd had when she first received her breast cancer diagnosis. Not Your Usual Boob: The Good, The Bad, &
The Wonky of Breast Cancer is a guide for what to expect as you or a loved one navigates the breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey. But it's much more than that. While chocked full of valuable information, this is not a clinical, non-emotional approach. Instead, it's like having a girlfriend talk through the experience with you--sometimes painful, sometimes humorous, sometimes TMI--but always with the best intention of helping to support you, empower you, and walk with you.
In this week's podcast, we discuss MK's medical history, the journey in publishing this book (and getting it advertised), and her best advice for women in advocating for their own health. -
When is the last time you visited a library? In addition to being a great place to find books, libraries offer a wealth of reference materials and ways to connect with the community. Most these days feature computer stations for internet access, many have DVDS and CDS for check-out, and several host author-reader events where you can find a new read or meet a favorite writer. Did you know libraries also offer e-books you can get without ever having to leave your house? This week, we discuss the many benefits and features of local libraries, as well as reminiscence about our own fond library memories. Check it out! (Ha-see what we did there?)
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Funerals are a somewhat creepy but important part of life. Since Tawdra and Violet both recently said goodbye to family members, it seemed a good time to examine the various rituals and customs associated with these common but never ordinary social occasions. With equal parts humor and respect, they discuss the more bizarre aspects of funerals, as well as the importance of remembrance, grieving, saying goodbye, and connecting with family.
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